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Shafaq News
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Fatah Alliance denies blocking al-Sudani's second term bid
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Fatah Alliance, led by Hadi al-Amiri, dismissed reports claiming the Coordination Framework (CF), a political alliance of predominantly Shiite parties, has blocked Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani from seeking a second term. Fatah official Uday al-Khadran told Shafaq News that no formal decision has been made within the CF to oppose al-Sudani's re-election bid, stating, 'Any future support will hinge on his performance and how he addresses the country's pressing challenges.' He emphasized that al-Sudani's success remains closely linked to the Framework, which endorsed his government and continues to back it. 'If his governance proves effective, he'll be considered again. If not, alternatives will be explored.' The statement follows growing speculation over fractures within the alliance as Iraq gears up for parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025. Al-Sudani has already launched a new electoral coalition—the Alliance of Reconstruction and Development (Al-Ima'ar wal Tanimia)—positioning himself for a second term. The bloc includes seven parties, notably his own Furatain Movement, and other influential groups such as: - The Sumer Homeland Gathering (Tajammo' Ahali Sumer) led by Labor Minister Ahmed al-Asadi; - The Al-Wataniya Coalition of former Prime Minister Iyad Allawi; - The Karbala Creativity Alliance (Ibda'a Karbala) under Karbala Governor Nassif al-Khattabi; - The National Solutions Alliance (Houloul) headed by Mohammed Sahib al-Darraji;
Shafaq News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
EXCLUSIVE: Iraq's CF may hold urgent meeting over Al-Sudani-Rubio call
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) is expected to hold an urgent meeting to discuss the details of the phone call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, the Fatah Alliance said on Wednesday. Al-Sudani received a call from Rubio on Tuesday, during which they discussed overall bilateral relations between Iraq and the US, according to a statement from al-Sudani's media office. However, the US State Department revealed additional details not included in the media statement, including the importance of limiting Iranian influence in Iraq. In response, Uday al-Khudran from the Fatah Alliance, one of the main Shiite blocs, told Shafaq News, "Since the onset of the regional crisis, Iraq, through its government, has worked to stay away from the conflict and war zones. All of the CF's previous meetings have emphasized keeping Iraq out of any regional or international axis." "The CF is expected to hold an urgent and important meeting in the next two days to discuss the warnings or threats delivered by US Secretary of State to PM al-Sudani, in order to reach outcomes and agreements that would prevent Iraq from facing any US sanctions or decisions that could negatively impact the country's internal situation,' he added.
